Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. The letters IS are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. IS stands for IMPROVED SKEET. It designates the choke […]
Choke Tubes
Choke Tube articles from a true waterfowl hunting blog. WaterfowlChoke revolves around choke tubes for hunting. We are hunters ourselves. Every year we’re out in the field hunting ducks and geese and generally enjoying the outdoors.
The ability to pattern a shotgun with a choke tube is like a work of art. You don’t know how it will end up, but you’re always striving for that perfect pattern. The Choke Tubes section of WaterfowlChoke is dedicated to the pursuit of perfection for wing-shooting, both as a hobby and a way of life – not simply a one-time affair.
Enjoy. Be sure to look around. Our aim is to help the hunting community, especially those starting out, so we try and cover as many topics as possible to be that wealth of knowledge you can rely on. Happy Hunting!
Best Choke Tube Lube, Grease, and Oil
Applying choke tube lube regularly is one of the best ways to prevent chokes from becoming corroded and stuck. Choke lube also makes it easier to change choke tubes regularly for sporting clay events or variable field conditions. Shotgun choke tube lube is quick and easy to apply for threaded shotgun choke systems. The best […]
Lanber Choke Tube Chart – Sizes and Diameters
The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for Lanber 12-gauge compared to common fixed choke shotgun gauges. Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. The tighter the choke tube, the more constriction it has […]
Krieghoff Choke Tube Chart – Sizes and Diameters
The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for Krieghoff 12-gauge shotguns compared to common fixed choke shotgun gauges. Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. The tighter the choke tube, the more constriction it […]
What does IC mean on a choke tube?
Choke tube markings are a series of lines, notches, letters, or numbers that help identify the size of a choke tube. The letters IC are usually written on the outside walls of the choke tube, and it can be confusing if you haven’t seen it before. IC stands for IMPROVED CYLINDER. It designates the choke […]
Blaser Choke Tube Chart – Sizes and Diameters
The choke tube table above shows the diameters and constrictions you can expect for choke tubes and shotgun barrels for Blaser 12-gauge shotguns compared to common fixed choke shotgun gauges. Knowing the diameter of a choke tube is important in order to identify choke tube constriction. The tighter the choke tube, the more constriction it […]